Confluence Holdings Corp., has agreed to a settlement agreement that will bring an end to a long-standing intellectual property dispute with Johnson Outdoors Inc. Although the details of the settlement agreement will remain confidential, Johnson Outdoor agreed to a payment of $4.4 million to Confluence.

â€œWe feel that this settlement is fair and equitable for both companies,â€ said Don Hildebrand, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Confluence Holdings Corp. â€œThis dispute has been going on for quite sometime. From a financial and distraction stand point, it was time to end it. With many new developments at Confluence, it is time to totally focus on those positive issues.â€

Confluence Watersports announces the restructuring of its sales organization. The new structure features four regional sales managers who will be responsible for the sales representatives and sales activities in their respective territory and will report to Kelley Woolsey, EVP ...read more

Confluence Watersports, the world's premier paddlesports company, announces the promotion of Patrick FitzGerald to Vice President of Sales. FitzGerald has 29 years of outdoor industry experience, having worked in retail, general management and sales. He was most recently the ...read more

Confluence Watersports, the world's premier paddlesports company, is adding a new rotational molding machine to its Easley, SC, facility that will increase annual production capacity by over 20%. Confluence is currently preparing for the arrival of the machine, which it expects ...read more

Camping equipment manufacturer Kelty and paddlesports leader Confluence Watersports recently announced a strategic marketing partnership in which the companies will promote each other at events and through marketing initiatives. As part of the relationship, Confluence's Dagger ...read more

In a step to bolster its production, quality, and customer service departments, Confluence Watersports announces the hiring of Technical Director Bill Page, Plant Manager Keith Butdorf, and the restructuring and expansion of its customer service department. â€œThe hiring of Bill ...read more

After the 2005 Tsunami in South Asia, Confluence Watersports introduced the Tsunami Commitment program to raise funds to support the relief and rebuilding of areas affected by water related natural disasters. As was the case last year, in 2006 Confluence will donate a portion of ...read more

Confluence Holdings Corp. (Confluence)has been selected by the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce as the Business of the Month for December. Confluence was selected as the Business of the Month based on their recent employee hiring in the area and in recognition of the ...read more

EASLEY, S.C. â€“ On July 1, 2008, Confluence Watersports signed with Verde PR & Consulting as the paddlesports company's public relations agency of record. Confluence's brand strategies and marketing initiatives are focused on re-launching their family of brands with clear ...read more

Confluence Watersports has strengthened its engineering team, Harmony accessory team, and customer service team with three, key new hires in the first quarter, 2009. Chris Erdahl has been hired as product engineer. Chris Pedrick has been promoted to senior customer service lead; ...read more